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Brad’s Backpack

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Hi! I’m Brad

Since my first adventure to Machu Picchu in Peru, I have been following my love of adventure and travel tech. Which led me to create Brad’s Backpack. 

Today, I am never without my camera. And I am determined to bring you the best experiences this world has to offer.

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Latest Guides

Zen Chopstick Making Workshop Kyoto

Chopstick Making in Kyoto: My ZEN Workshop Experience

Make your own pair of Japanese chopsticks in Kyoto while choosing the wood, shaping each piece by hand and creating a unique souvenir to take home.

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Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop blade choices

Knife Sharpening Workshop in Kyoto: My Experience

Learn how to sharpen a Japanese knife in Kyoto, discover traditional techniques and leave with the finished knife you worked on during the workshop.

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Game Boy Modding Workshop disassembled

I Built My Own Game Boy in Tokyo

Build and customise your own Game Boy in Japan, learning how the console works before leaving with a fully working handheld you assembled yourself.

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Travel Gear Reviews

Knowing what to bring and what to buy can be complicated. Having the right travel gear makes every situation a breeze, leaving you to relax and enjoy. So leave the research for me, and check the latest in travel tech here.